HUADE INSIGHTS | Why Is E. coli So Difficult to Control in Poultry Houses? The Answer May Go Beyond Disinfection
Jul .27.2026
Is disinfection alone enough to control E. coli in poultry houses? Emerging research suggests the answer may be no. Beyond biosecurity and antimicrobial strategies, flock resilience depends on avian β-defensins (AvBDs), microbial homeostasis, and the bird's innate defense system. In this latest HUADE INSIGHTS article, we explore why maintaining a healthy microbiome may be the key to reducing recurrent colibacillosis and improving long-term flock health.
HUADE INSIGHTS | Why Does Bovine Pneumonia Keep Coming Back? The Missing Piece May Be the Animal's Natural Defense System
Jul .17.2026
Some animals require multiple rounds of treatment, while others within the same group develop similar respiratory symptoms one after another. Treatment costs continue to rise, yet the disease often seems impossible to eliminate completely.
Respiratory pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and transportation stress are frequently blamed. While these are all important contributing factors, field observations tell a more complex story. Among cattle transported under the same conditions, exposed to the same environment, some animals remain healthy, while others recover rapidly even after infection.
If pathogens alone determined disease outcomes, why do such differences exist?